8 years of information technology experience currently working as a Computer Systems Technologist while maintaining a TS//SCI clearance. An ambitious and focused individual recognized for tenacity, honesty, adaptability, and dedication.

SI Systems Administrator/Communicator

Start Date: 2009-01-01End Date: 2013-10-01

Served a successful five year term with the United State Marine Corps. During this time, deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Helmond, Afghanistan on a Signals Intelligence Support Team as a Radio and Satellite Communications Operator. Network Operations: Appointed as the Network Operations Center Supervisor for 1st Radio Battalion. Accounted for, maintained, and administered $3.5M of network equipment and more than 450 domain accounts over four networks using Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, HyperV, and Microsoft Exchange. Maintained and recorded the security and audit logs across four networks, while enforcing industry best practice security controls, port security, and group policy editing. Consistently provided scheduled security patches and updates to all users. Configured numerous Cisco routers and switches to include use of OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, and BGP protocols. Routinely instructed and mentored over 20 students on the use of switches, routers, and the Cisco command line interface. Implemented alternating 12 hour shifts to support deployed units and increased the effectiveness of the work section by 50%. Satellite Communications: Assigned as the 1st Radio Battalion Satellite Communications Chief with duties including: operation, inventory, and maintenance of $9.5M in satellite communications equipment including high-bandwidth terrestrial stations, as well as Unix and Windows tactical servers; involved in the direct mentorship of 10 employees, liaising with commercial satellite controllers for the approval of satellite, circuit, and gateway access requests, and the implementation, correction, and submission of network diagrams.